Benzaiten Collection

Benzaiten or Benten
Alternative names for the goddess of grace and beauty, the tutelary genius of the island of Enoshima, the type of ideal womanhood

The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Goddes Benzaiten of Enoshima in the Play Onno Aruji... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Goddes Benzaiten of Enoshima in the Play Onno Aruji Hatsuyuki no Sekai, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1773, Japan, c. 1773

Benzaiten in a thousand-eyed pavilion. 8th c. Japanese art. Nara period. Sculpture. FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum. Proc: JAPAN

Tori, or Holy Gate -- Avenue of the Temple at Benten; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Tori, or Holy Gate -- Avenue of the Temple at Benten; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Benzaiten playing a biwa, 19th century. Creator: Anonymous
Benzaiten playing a biwa, 19th century. Private Collection

Benzaiten playing a biwa, ca 1400. Creator: Anonymous
Benzaiten playing a biwa, ca 1400. Private Collection

The Benten Shine on the Inner Island of Shinobazu Pond (Shinobazu Nakajima Bentensha), sec... 1852
The Benten Shine on the Inner Island of Shinobazu Pond (Shinobazu Nakajima Bentensha), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in Edo (Harimaze Koto meisho)", 1852

The Benten Shine on the Inner Island of Shinobazu Pond (Shinobazu Nakajima Bentensha), sec... 1852
The Benten Shine on the Inner Island of Shinobazu Pond (Shinobazu Nakajima Bentensha), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in Edo (Harimaze Koto meisho)", 1852

The Goddess Benten Holding a Biwa and a Young Man Holding a Shoulder Drum... late 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
The Goddess Benten Holding a Biwa and a Young Man Holding a Shoulder Drum, from the series "Comparing the Smiles of the Lucky Gods (Fukujin egao kurabe)", Japan, late 1780s

Crowd Visiting Benzaiten Shrine at Enoshima in Sagami Province (Soshu Enoshima... c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige)
Crowd Visiting Benzaiten Shrine at Enoshima in Sagami Province (Soshu Enoshima Benzaiten kaicho sankei gunshu no zu), c. 1847/52

Benzaiten with monkey and rat, 1828. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Benzaiten with monkey and rat, 1828

Benzaiten, from the series "The Seven Gods of Good Luck in the Floating World... c
Benzaiten, from the series " The Seven Gods of Good Luck in the Floating World (Ukiyo Shichi Fukujin)", c. 1769

Shinabazu Benten Kaicho: Ceremony of Worshipping Benten at Shinabazu Temple, 18th century. Creator: Shunsho
Shinabazu Benten Kaicho: Ceremony of Worshipping Benten at Shinabazu Temple, 18th century

Benten on a rock by the sea, Edo period, (18th century?). Creator: Unknown
Benten on a rock by the sea, Edo period, (18th century?)

Benten (Sarasvati) seated on a rock, Edo period, mid 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Kano Yoboku Tsunenobu
Benten (Sarasvati) seated on a rock, Edo period, mid 17th-early 18th century. The goddess Benten playing a type of lute called a biwa

Benzaiten (Goddess of Music and Good Fortune) Seated on a White Dragon
5863483 Benzaiten (Goddess of Music and Good Fortune) Seated on a White Dragon, 1832 (colour woodblock print) by Keisei, Aoigaoka (fl.1833); 21.6x18.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Actors as the Seven Gods of Fortune on a Treasure Ship, 1800-05 (woodblock)
873266 Actors as the Seven Gods of Fortune on a Treasure Ship, 1800-05 (woodblock) by Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825); 35.24 x74.61 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

View of a Pilgrimage to the Cave and Shrine of Benzaiten at Enoshima, Sagami, c. 1850-51 (woodblock)
873538 View of a Pilgrimage to the Cave and Shrine of Benzaiten at Enoshima, Sagami, c.1850-51 (woodblock) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 36.83 x73.66 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Ebisu and Benten Walking in the Snow. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro
Ebisu and Benten Walking in the Snow

Benten, or Benzaiten, the Japanese Buddhist goddess of music, eloquence and wealth, playing a biwa. Line drawing
BUDDHISM: BENTEN. Benten, or Benzaiten, the Japanese Buddhist goddess of music, eloquence and wealth, playing a biwa. Line drawing

Enoshima, Japan, Sagami Bay, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Enoshima, a small offshore island, about 4 km in circumference, at the mouth of the Katase River, which flows into the Sagami Bay of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Date: circa 1905

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Inokashira no ike benzaiten no yashiro, Snow scene of Benzaiten Shrine in Inokashira pond. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1838 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 22.1 x 34.2 cm

Shrine to Goddess Benzaiten at Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan - The central island houses a shrine to Benzaiten, goddess of fortune Date: 1905

Snow scene of Benzaiten Shrine in Inokashira pond

Crowd visiting Buddihist image exhibition at Enoshima Benzaiten Shrine in Sagami Province. Japanese triptych print shows large groups of women pilgrims visiting Enoshima shrine to worship an image of

Opening celebration of Benzaiten Shrine at Enoshima in Soshu. Japanese triptych print shows large groups of women pilgrims visiting Enoshima shrine to worship an image of Benzaiten

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Benzaiten, also known as Benten, is a fascinating deity that has captured the imagination of artists throughout history. In the 8th century, Benzaiten was depicted in a thousand-eyed pavilion, showcasing her divine presence and all-seeing nature. Fast forward to the 19th century, where Totoya Hokkei portrayed Benzaiten alongside a monkey and rat. This artwork symbolizes her association with fertility and abundance. "The Seven Gods of Good Luck in the Floating World" series featured Benzaiten amongst other deities who bring fortune and prosperity. Shunsho's "Shinabazu Benten Kaicho" showcases a ceremonial worship dedicated to this goddess at Shinabazu Temple during the 18th century. In various Edo period artworks, we see Benzaiten seated on rocks by the sea or dragons - powerful symbols of her connection to water and music. Kano Yoboku Tsunenobu's depiction portrays her as Sarasvati, emphasizing her role as the goddess of music and good fortune. Woodblock prints from the early 19th century depict actors dressed as the Seven Gods of Fortune on a treasure ship - an enchanting representation that highlights their importance in Japanese culture. One woodblock print takes us on a pilgrimage to Enoshima Cave and Shrine dedicated to Benzaiten. The view captures both its beauty and spiritual significance for worshippers seeking blessings from this revered goddess. Utagawa Toyohiro's artwork shows Ebisu walking alongside Benten in snowy Enoshima - reminding us that even amidst harsh conditions, these gods continue to bring joy and prosperity wherever they go. Enoshima itself is located in Sagami Bay within Kanagawa Prefecture – an area steeped in mythological lore where devotees flock to pay homage to this beloved deity. Throughout centuries of artistic interpretation, Benzaiten remains an enduring figure embodying music, fortune, and the power to grant blessings.